entitlement

1[uncountable]entitlement (to something)the official right to have or do somethingThis may affect your entitlement to compensation.They will have to prove their entitlement to the property.

2[countable]something that you have an official right to; the amount that you have the right to receiveYour contributions will affect your pension entitlements.We are able to advise people what their legal entitlements are.

3[countable](North American English)a government system that provides financial support to a particular group of peoplea reform of entitlementsMedicaid, Medicare and other entitlement programs

4[uncountable](usually disapproving)the feeling of having a right to the good things in life without necessarily having to work for themI can't stand the sense of entitlement among these kids.